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Disabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby field

The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.

Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000

One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.

Thunder, rain, hail: What to expect from the weather today

Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and strong winds for most of Sunday.

Meet Pip, 65, who had a slide built into her new Mount Maunganui home

Pip Kay, 65, was inspired by her youth when designing her house with a slide.

Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement

But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.

Warnings after boat sinks in BOP, tramp salvaged from Lake Rotorua

The boat sunk on Saturday and needed to be salvaged by the regional council.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss the state of the building and construction industry

Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the building and construction industry.

Comment: In these strange and angry times, be the driver of change

OPINION: I've often wondered: how bad are things going to get before they get better?

Sonya Bateson: Parenting guilt is guaranteed

OPINION: Special moments outweigh the guilt of stay at home parenting.

'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation

'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'

Punched in the head and jaw: Union 'concerned' about assaults on mental health staff

Another assault resulted in a staff member getting a concussion.

Appeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spree

Three separate incidents involved three victims.

Premium Debate: the merits of early childhood education

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Gang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year low

But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Where have all the children gone?

OPINION: There's no quick fix, and parents are not failing.

'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch

Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.